If you are using both a Mac and a Google Calendar, it can be frustrating to have to manually enter events and appointments on both platforms. Fortunately, linking your Mac Calendar to Google Calendar is a straightforward process. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to do just that.
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If you are using both a Mac and a Google Calendar, it can be frustrating to have to manually enter events and appointments on both platforms. Fortunately, linking your Mac Calendar to Google Calendar is a straightforward process. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to do just that.
Step 1: Open Your Mac Calendar
The first step to linking your Mac Calendar to Google Calendar is to open your Mac Calendar. You can do this by clicking on the Calendar icon in your Dock or by searching for it in Spotlight.
Step 2: Open Calendar Preferences
Once your Mac Calendar is open, click on "Calendar" in the menu bar at the top of the screen and select "Preferences." This will open the Calendar Preferences window.
Step 3: Click on Accounts
In the Calendar Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab. This will show you a list of all the accounts that are currently linked to your Mac Calendar.
Step 4: Add a Google Account
To link your Google Calendar to your Mac Calendar, click on the "+" icon at the bottom of the list of accounts and select "Google" from the dropdown menu. This will open a new window where you can enter your Google account information.
Step 5: Enter Your Google Account Information
In the window that appears, enter your Google email address and password. You will also have the option to choose which types of events you want to sync between your Mac and Google calendars.
Step 6: Click "Allow"
After you have entered your Google account information, click the "Allow" button to give your Mac Calendar permission to access your Google Calendar.
Step 7: Wait for Sync
After you have given permission, your Mac Calendar will begin syncing with your Google Calendar. This process may take a few minutes, depending on how many events you have in your calendar.
Step 8: Check Your Google Calendar
Once the sync is complete, open your Google Calendar to make sure that all of your events and appointments have been successfully transferred from your Mac Calendar.
Step 9: Enjoy Synced Calendars
Congratulations! You have successfully linked your Mac Calendar to your Google Calendar. From now on, any changes you make to your calendar on either platform will be automatically synced to the other.
Question and Answer
Q: Can I choose which events to sync between my Mac and Google calendars?
A: Yes, you can choose which types of events you want to sync when you enter your Google account information in the Calendar Preferences window. You can select all events, only events from a specific calendar, or only events that you have accepted invitations to.
Q: What happens if I delete an event from one calendar?
A: If you delete an event from one calendar, it will be deleted from the other calendar as well. This is because the two calendars are synced and any changes made on one platform will be automatically reflected on the other.
Q: Can I link multiple Google calendars to my Mac Calendar?
A: Yes, you can link multiple Google calendars to your Mac Calendar by following the same steps outlined in this article for each calendar you want to link.
